The father of a Marine from Arlington who was killed in what is now thought to be a case of “friendly fire” in Afghanistan says he forgives the person who was operating the drone aircraft that fired the missile.
Father of Fallen Marine Forgives “Totally” AUDIO
by Scott on April 14, 2011 in Afghanistan, Audio, Texas, War
Braddock TV: GOP & Dems Don’t Speak the Same Language on Taxes (VIDEO)
by Scott on April 13, 2011 in Obama, Politics, Uncategorized, Video
I was on CBS 11 this afternoon with Doug Dunbar to talk about President Obama’s plan for deficit reduction.
Prayers for West Texas AUDIO
by Scott on April 13, 2011 in Audio, Texas
Dramatic images of the West Texas wildfires continue to pour out of the Big Bend region this morning. Dozens of homes have been destroyed and thousands of acres burned. Good news has been scarce since the fires began.
Should Texas Take a Stand Against Islamic Law? AUDIO
by Scott on April 11, 2011 in Audio, God, Islam, Politics, Religion, Texas
Texas lawmakers are taking a look at banning courts from considering Shariah law and/or any other religious law when deciding the outcome of cases. Oklahoma voters approved a measure to do that last year but that’s tied up in the courts.
Ashley Judd on the Sex Trade
by Scott on April 11, 2011 in Audio, Entertainment, Texas
I had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Judd about her advocacy for young girls and women exploited in the sex trade.
Debate: What’s Really Wrong with the Texas Budget? AUDIO
by Scott on April 10, 2011 in Audio, Education, Politics, Schools, Texas
I love when our debates on the show feature opposing viewpoints that are rarely heard on other media. It’s also fun when the people sparring on the air later tell me that they had no idea their opponent was going to make the kinds of points that were made.
Braddock TV: Government Shutdown Would be Seen as “Childish” VIDEO
by Scott on April 6, 2011 in Economy, Obama, Politics, Video
The fine folks at CBS 11 in Dallas/Fort Worth were nice enough to have me on this week to talk about the potential government shutdown that could happen as soon as this weekend.
Ron Paul: Obama’s War in Libya is “Preemptive” Like Bush’s War in Iraq AUDIO
by Scott on April 2, 2011 in Audio, Libya, Politics, Texas
Libertarian firebrand Rep. Ron Paul, R-Lake Jackson, says that President Obama’s intervention in Libya should be deemed illegal and that it shares many problems with the Iraq War started under President Bush. In an interview with me on KRLD, Congressman Paul said the reasons given for the war in Iraq, mainly the claims of weapons […]
Is “Loser Pays” Legislation Really Intimidation of Average Texans? AUDIO
by Scott on March 30, 2011 in Audio, Lawsuits, Politics, Texas, Tort Reform
Governor Perry is pushing for so-called “loser pays” rules in Texas that would require people who file lawsuits to pay the expenses of defendants if the plaintiffs lose the case. The governor and others argue this kind of tort reform is a way to cut down on frivolous lawsuits.
Some Conservatives Upset About Money Diverted for Voter ID
by Scott on March 29, 2011 in Audio, Politics, Texas
Some conservative activists have a big problem with part of the Voter ID law that was passed by the Texas legislature. The San Antonio Toll Party and Texas TURF (Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom) objecting to using money from the “mobility fund” to pay for photo ID’s that will be given to low income […]
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